Foolishly, I have decided to enter a cross-country mountain bike marathon race. For me, and this will vary from rider to rider, a full-gas three-hour effort on the bike will burn roughly 3200 kcal – more than enough energy expenditure to crack. So how on earth do I go about fuelling such an effort? Mountain … Read more
Almost everything about mountain biking, gravel riding or cycling, in general, is pretty expensive. That goes for everything from buying a new bike to replacing components or a new helmet – it all adds up very quickly. It’s easy to forget your bike requires regular maintenance to keep it running its best, and its components lasting as long … Read more
Topeak’s Ninja Master+ Toolbox PT30 makes for an excellent way of carrying some of the best multitools on your bike at all times. Coming with a range of mounting options, it offers excellent versatility and the included multitool, while fiddly to a point, is a bit of a belter. Though storage for tubeless plugs would make … Read more
It’s a late August day in the village of Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland. Hundreds of cyclists are rolling through the village and, after a few miles, they receive a heart-warming cheer from the schoolchildren gathered beside the road, before disappearing into the deepest Dumfries and Galloway forest to race gravel. This is a scene from the … Read more
Fox has launched a new TS57 limited edition women’s clothing collection to celebrate the resilience and passion of Fox athlete Tahnée Seagrave on her return to World Cup racing. Downhill mountain biking – everything you need to know The best mountain bike jerseys for women – ladies kit that has been tried and tested Fox … Read more
Giant has released a fully redesigned downhill bike, the Glory Advanced, built on a full-composite frameset with multiple ways to adjust and dial in frame geometry, handling and rear wheel size. Best mountain bikes 2023 – top options from cross-country to Enduro Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? Are flat pedals worth … Read more
The Manitou name may not have the resonance it once had but the brand’s reputation has culminated in a fork that’s not only the lightest enduro-specific option on the market but one that comes in as a total underdog. Offering a number of unique and easy-to-access features, the Mezzer Pro truly rubs shoulders with the best … Read more
With the best mountain bikes costing thousands, as well as the raft of accessories upping things even further, mountain biking is naturally a rather expensive sport. But it doesn’t need to be, and here, we’ll show you how to can save some cash, while having the best time out in the woods. Tubeless mountain bike … Read more
Topeak’s 2Stage Mini Pump is the perfect length for jersey pocket or handlebar bag stowage. It is Presta head only and, via a twist in the bod,y it can pump either high volume or high pressure, it weighs a svelte 101g and is well finished in satin black. It certainly has a lot going for … Read more
The Maxxis Minion DHR II has cemented its place in mountain bike tyre royalty – in fact, the tyre is so good that it’s found on 90% of stock trail and enduro bikes from the factory. While it balances plenty of traction with speed on almost any terrain type, the MaxxGrip rubber on the model … Read more
